Three men attacked with gas canister in violent watch robbery

Cops investigating a violent watch robbery, where three men were attacked by a man wielding a gas canister, are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

At around 10.30pm on October 27, three men aged in their 20s were walking in Millennium Way, Greenwich, when they were attacked by a man armed with a heavy object – which police believe to be a gas canister.

Two of the victims suffered head injuries, while the third managed to escape unharmed and called police.

A Rolex watch was stolen from one of the victims.

The attacker is described as a white man with a beard. At the time of the attack he was wearing a white Nike T-shirt.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information or footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 8042/27OCT.

To remain anonymous, call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pictured top: Millennium Way in Greenwich, where the three men were attacked (Picture: Google Street View)